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Asian pear vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Asian pear and Maraschino cherry different?

  • Maraschino cherry is higher than Asian pear in Copper, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Asian pear contains 6 times more Potassium than Maraschino cherry. Asian pear contains 121mg of Potassium, while Maraschino cherry contains 21mg.
  • Asian pear is lower in Sugar.

Pears, asian, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +186%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.049g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asian pear Maraschino cherry
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 42kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.5g 0.22g Asian pear
Fats 0.23g 0.21g Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Asian pear
Net carbs 7.05g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 10.65g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 8mg 4mg Asian pear
Calcium 4mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 121mg 21mg Asian pear
Iron 0mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 7.05g 38.77g Asian pear
Fiber 3.6g 3.2g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.02mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 11mg 3mg Asian pear
Sodium 0mg 4mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 0IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.05mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.06mg 0.012mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.004mg Asian pear
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.054mg Asian pear
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.005mg Asian pear
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.5µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg 0µg Asian pear
Choline 5.1mg 4.3mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.039g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.049g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.055g
Tryptophan 0.005mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.006mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg Asian pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Maraschino cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Asian pear
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asian pear
Asian pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
  2. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.